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| ANTI-BULLYING POLICY |
| THORPE UNITED AFC, Thorpe Willoughby Sports Association, Field Lane, Thorpe Willoughby, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 9FL |
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| Procedures
1. Report bullying incidents to the Club Welfare Officer or a member of the Club’s committee or contact the County Football Association Child Protection Officer (CFA CPO). 2. In cases of serious bullying, the incidents will be referred to the CFA CPO for advice and possibly to the FA Case Management System. 3. Parents/carers should be informed and will be asked to come in for a meeting to discuss the problem. 4. If necessary and appropriate, the Police will be consulted. 5. The bullying behaviour or threats of bullying must be investigated and the bullying stopped quickly. 6. An attempt will be made to help the bully (bullies) to change their behaviour 7. If mediation fails and the bullying is seen to continue, the Club will initiate an investigation and possible disciplinary action under the Club constitution. 8. In some cases the parent/carers of the bully or bullied player can be asked to attend training sessions, if they are able to do so and if appropriate. The Club Committee should monitor the situation for a given period to ensure the bullying is not being repeated. 9. All coaches involved with both individuals should be made aware of the concerns and outcomes of the process. In the Case of Adults Reported to be Bullying Anyone Within the Club Under 18 1. The CFA CPO should always be informed and will advise on action to be taken where appropriate. This may include initiating an investigation and possible disciplinary action under the Club constitution. 2. It is anticipated that in most cases where the allegation is made regarding a team manager, official or coach, The FA’s Child Protection and Best Practice Awareness training may be recommended. 3. More serious cases may be referred to the Police and/or Social Services. Prevention • The Club will have a written Constitution, which includes what is acceptable and proper behaviour for all members, of which the Anti-Bullying Policy is one part. • All Club members and parents/carers will sign to accept the Constitution upon joining the Club. • The Club Welfare Officer will raise awareness about bullying and why it matters and, if issues of bullying arise in the Club, will consider meeting with members to discuss the issue openly and constructively. This policy is based on guidance provided to schools by KIDSCAPE KIDSCAPE is a voluntary organisation committed to help prevent child bullying. KIDSCAPE can be contacted on 0207 730 3300 or you can access their website via www.kidscape.org.uk. You may also wish to access www.bullying.co.uk - another website designed to give advice and guidance to parents and children who are faced with dealing with bullying. We would like to thank the ASA who have shared their Anti-Bullying Policy for Clubs, on which this recommended FA Club Anti-Bullying Policy has been developed. Julie Greenwood Child Protection Officer Thorpe United Association Football Club |
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